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I drank almost 2 liters of water before blood afp test during pregnancy. i worry the results were lower because the water diluted my blood. likely?

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Dr. Kristi Woods answered

Not likely: It should have no effect on the results.

Answered 12/7/2013

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A member asked:

I drank almost 2 liters of water before blood afp test during pregnancy. i worry the results were lower because the water diluted my blood. likely?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kristi Woods answered

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